Madhya Pradesh High Court Directs Medical Boards to Give Clear, Reasoned Opinions in MTP Cases

The Madhya Pradesh High Court, in a suo motu matter, has directed that medical boards formed under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act must issue clear, cogent, and comprehensive reports.

The bench emphasized that opinions must explicitly state whether the advice is given in good faith, whether continuation of the pregnancy endangers the woman’s life or physical/mental health, or if there is a substantial risk of severe fetal abnormalities.

The Registrar General has been directed to circulate this order to all Principal District & Sessions Judges and the State Medical Board for strict compliance.

[Prosecutrix X v State of Madhya Pradesh]